"Trusting God and ministering to all people as Christ teaches us in the Gospel"

Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green

The Rev. Ruth L. Boling, Pastor

147 Broad Street

Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003

office: (973) 743-1796

fax: (973) 743-0262

email: info@bpcog.org

Welcome One and All

The Church on the Green opens our doors to all. We aspire to be a church that feels "like home" for a first time visitor, but that offers a lifetime of opportunities to grow in faith and service. We welcome seekers and lifelong Christians, single and married people, families of all configurations and children of all ages, dyed-in-the-wool Presbyterians and those who aren't even sure how to spell P-r-e-s-b-y-t-e-r-i-a-n but want to know Christ. We are united in our desire for an authentic faith expressed in acts of compassion and service. Could we be the church you've been looking for?

While our sanctuary is closed for renovations, We worship in our Chapel, which is adjacent to the main sanctuary. The entrance is on Broad Street across from Bloomfield High School. Ample parking is available in the Board of Education lot on the corner of Broad St. and Belleville Ave. The service begins at 10:45AM. All are welcome.

Our Second Annual Live Nativity is Friday Night!!

Walk with Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem on Friday, December 16, with shepherds, wise men, angels, live animals and choral music presented by the Bloomfield Chorale, Ruth Hsu directing.
The outdoor narrated tours will begin at 7:00PM, 7:30PM (Bilingual) & 8:00PM.
The 7:30PM walk will be narrated in both English and Spanish.
Parking is available in the Board of Ed parking lot on the corner of Broad St. & Belleville Ave.
Hot chocolate and cookies to follow in the Parish House.

Special thanks to Van Tassel Funeral Home and Investors Bank for their generous sponsorship of this event.

50th Anniversary: Remember, Celebrate, Dream

Scenes from Bible Palooza with Pastor Ruth!

Bibles Heroes” was our theme for "Bible Palooza with Pastor Ruth” on Sunday, July 24, 2016. The children and youth enjoyed Bible storytelling, crafts, singing, recreation, and a service project. There was a discussion group for parents, lunch together on the manse back porch, and a juicy watermelon to top off the afternoon.

Bloomfield Life article, June 9, 2016

This article recaps our 50th Anniversary celebration and announces our next event: the Potluck Supper and Movie Night featuring the film “Charles Ives: A Good Dissonance Like a Man” about the acclaimed American composer who was the organist and choir director at Old First at the turn of the century.

News and Events

ANNUAL ENGLISH TEA

On Saturday, May 14, 2016, from 2:00PM to 4:00PM, the Women’s Fellowship of the Bloomfield Presbyterian Church On the Green hosted the Annual English Tea, with all proceeds benefiting Presbyterian Disaster Assistance..
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LIVE NATIVITY STORY, 2015

We had glorious weather and a glorious turnout for our "Live Nativity Story” on December 18, 2015. Over 150 people accompanied Mary and Joseph on a narrated walk through the church grounds to "the stable in Bethlehem” with angels, shepherds, wise men and live animals. We warmed up afterwards in the Parish House with cocoa, refreshments and children’s Christmas craft activities. Special thanks to The Bloomfield Chorale and La Iglesia Evangelio Completo for their participation, and to Investors Bank for their financial support.
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ACTION AGAINST HUNGER Food Drive, Sunday Oct 4, 2015

In spite of threatening weather our BPGOG Food Pantry again participated in the annual, MEND, North Jersey Media Group Foundation Fundraiser. Our Food Pantry Volunteers handed flyers to customers as they entered the Stop & Shop on Franklin Street in Bloomfield from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM. Although somewhat windy, the threatening weather did not discourage the shoppers as they contributed 650 lbs. of nonperishable food items and $143.81 in cash contributions. By mid-afternoon the overcast clouds gave way to partially sunny conditions, but the wind still prevailed. As the store has two entrances/exits, this year we shared the site with The First Hopewell Baptist Church in Newark.
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Welcomed The New Interim Organist/Choir Director

On Sunday, Sept. 27, we welcomed our new Interim Organist/Choir Director Tim Witzal to the church family. After a program of piano music, the congregation enjoyed a luncheon to celebrate our newest staff member.